Ubisoft has finally narrowed down the release window ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows’Claws of AwajiDLC. The first major piece ofAssassin’s Creed ShadowsDLC has been announced since before the launch of the base game, but fans finally have a better idea of when they’ll be able to play it.
Ubisoft has been going through a difficult period of late, perhaps best defined by the well-publicized struggles ofStar Wars Outlaws. In the interim,Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas been a relief for the company, with its flagship franchise proving as strong as ever when it needed it most.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsrecently passed the five-million player milestone, a sign that gamers are still very interested in Ubisoft’s historical action-adventure series.
As reported byTheGamer, Ubisoft’s latestearnings callhas revealed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadows’Claws of Awajiexpansion will be “coming in Q2” of FY2025, which finishes at the end of September. Its presence inAssassin’s Creed Shadows' year one roadmapindicated it was set to arrive this year, but it seems players can expect to see it before the end of September. Essentially, it shouldn’t be more than two months away, which is exciting for fans who enjoyed the base game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji DLC Should Arrive By the End of September
This aligns with a rumor from May, which suggested thatClaws of Awajiwould be released in either September or October 2025. As of Ubisoft’s latest earnings report, it seems it’s going to be out sooner rather than later. The 10-hour DLC will take Noae and Yasuke to the island of Awaji, where the pair will hunt for lost treasure while being hunted by the Sanzoku Ippa. There are even new skills and a new weapon type being added, offering plenty to attract players who completedAssassin’s Creed Shadowscloser to its launch.
Following the success ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows, it appears that Ubisoft is betting big on the franchise over the next few years. There are hugehints that anAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremakeis in the works, while titles likeAssassin’s Creed HexeandJadealso remain in development. It remains to be seen when gamers will be able to get their hands on these upcoming titles; for now, Ubisoft’s focus remains on the post-launch support forAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
